President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, on Saturday at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV. Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, “President Tinubu will attend a solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of RomeContinue Reading
Southeast Nigeria, particularly Anambra State, boasts a distinguished array of eminently qualified individuals capable of leading the nation as President or serving with distinction in other high offices. During the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo (1999–2007), many technocrats of Anambra origin were appointed into key positions. Among them were theContinue Reading
MTN retained its position as the largest mobile network operator in Africa and has a significant presence in Nigeria, where it holds a large market share of internet users. According to MTN ‘’ESG’ Facts behind the Sustainability reports, its sixth consecutive edition, released @ NGX Event centre, Nigeria Exchange GroupContinue Reading
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has pledged to further lower the prices of rice and other food items, which he said have already decreased over the past year. He commended President Bola Tinubu for granting waiver on imported food items, saying that his “foresight” helped crash foodContinue Reading
APM Terminals Apapa, the largest container terminal in the country has recorded its highest volume of exports in one month since inception in 2006, it was learnt. The terminal had in April 2025, handled 8, 687 TEUs of export cargo, an over 30 per cent rise as against 6,606 TEUsContinue Reading
In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime sector, create jobs, and boost indigenous participation in the multi-billion-dollar shipping business, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to bring an end to the issuance of waivers under the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act of 2003.Continue Reading
NIMASA is Committed to Digital Reform to enhance Regulatory Governance, Shipping Development and Revenue Optimization The attention of the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been drawn to sponsored publications falsely alleging that the Agency has embarked on a concession of its operations. The ManagementContinue Reading
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a committee headed by a former Senate president, Bukola Saraki, to reconcile aggrieved members ahead of its National Executive Council Meeting. This was disclosed at the end of a meeting held at the Abuja lodge of the Chairman of the PDP Governors’Continue Reading
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council NSC), has taken a significant step towards promoting road safety and discipline with the inauguration of a new set of Special Marshals.This was announced at a ceremony, held at the NSC headquarters in Lagos, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The Special Marshals,Continue Reading
Winners have emerged in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government chairmanship primaries for 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The election held amidst tight security with heavy presence of police operatives at the party secretariat in ACME Ikeja. Commissioner of Police, CP Moshood JimohContinue Reading